Karachi to face hot weather for next three days
KARACHI: The ongoing hot weather will subside after three days with entry of a westerly weather system in the country, a weather official said on Monday.Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz has predicted that present hot weather spell likely to continue…
30th death anniversary of actor Mehboob Alam observed
ISLAMABAD: The 30th death anniversary of renowned television and film actor Mehboob Alam was observed on Monday.Born on March 14, 1948, Mehboob Alam was a versatile actor with a unique acting style. He was best known for his remarkable role in the Paki…
Scrutiny of nomination papers for Senate polls to continue till tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The scrutiny of nomination papers filed for forty-eight vacant seats of the Senate will continue till tomorrow (Tuesday).Revised list of the candidates will be issued on March 26, while the candidates can withdraw their nomination papers by …
Security forces kill eight terrorists in North Waziristan
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed eight terrorists including a high value target terrorist commander Sehra alias Janan during an intelligence based operation in North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Mo…
OGRA moved for another gas tariff hike
ISLAMABAD: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has moved the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) for another gas tariff hike, effective from July 1, 2024.According to a report on Monday, SSGC has urged the OGRA to jack up gas prices by Rs324 per mi…
APHC leaders denounce ban on pro-freedom organizations in IIOJK
KARACHI: All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders have strongly denounced the ban imposed by Indian government on pro-freedom organizations in occupied Jammu and Kashmir.According to a Kashmir Media Service report on Monday, APHC leaders, including Advo…
President for further boosting bilateral ties with UAE
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised the need for further boosting the bilateral ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the areas of trade, economy, aviation, renewable energy, climate change and human resource deve…
President Zardari, US Ambassador meets at Aiwan-e-Sadr
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday held an important meeting with US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome at Aiwan-e-Sadr and underlined the need to enhance trade and investment relations with the United States, besides exploring collaborat…